MIL-DTL-25576E
4.2.1 Individual test. The propellant shall be subjected to the following test:
Examination of product
4.3.1
4.2.2 Sampling tests. The propellant shall be sampled in accordance with 4.2.2.1 and the
samples tested for conformance to the limits of Table I utilizing the procedures described under 4.3.
4.2.2.1 Sampling plan.
4.2.2.1.1 Lot. A lot shall consist of one of the following:
a. The propellant produced in not more than 24 consecutive hours from a continuous
process which is used to fill shipping containers directly from the process output. A continuous process
shall be the production of product by continuous input of raw materials and output of finished product by
one manufacturer in one plant with no change in manufacturing conditions or materials.
b. The propellant from individual runs of a batch process which is used to fill shipping
containers directly from the process output. A batch process shall be the production of product by single
additions of raw materials which are reacted and purified forming the product.
c. The propellant from either or both the continuous and batch processes which is held in
a single storage tank and subsequently withdrawn to fill shipping containers. The product shall be
homogenous at the time of withdrawal and shall not be added to while being withdrawn. After each
addition to the storage tank, the contents shall constitute a separate lot.
4.2.2.1.2 Sample. A sample shall consist of no less than two U.S. gallons. Sampling shall be in
accordance with ASTM D 4057 or ASTM D 4177.
4.2.2.1.3 Shipping containers. Each bulk container or packaged lot shall be sampled for
verification of product quality. The number of containers to be sampled from a packaged lot shall be in
accordance with Table II. The first and last drums to be filled within a given lot shall be sampled. Other
samples may be selected at random.
Table II. Sampling Plan
Number of Containers in Lot
Number of Containers to be Sampled
1
1
2 - 40
2
41 70
3
Over 70
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Note: All bulk shipment containers shall be considered a lot and shall be sampled for verification of product quality.
4.3 Test methods.
4.3.1 Examination of product. The propellant sample shall be visually examined while
performing tests specified in Table I to determine compliance with the requirement specified in 3.6.
Examination shall be conducted after the sample has been transferred to the test apparatus.
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